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Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA directs all States/UTs to ensure strict compliance of lockdown measures to fight COVID—19 and not allow any social/religious gathering/procession
In view of the ensuing festivals in the month of April 2020, Union Ministry of Home Affairs  has directed all States/UTs to ensure strict compliance of lockdown measures to fight COVID—19 and not allow any social/religious gathering/procession.
It has been communicated to inform District authorities and field agencies on the specific prohibitions as mentioned in the Consolidated Guidelines on Lockdown Measures and that they should take all required precautionary/preventive measures for maintenance of law and order, peace and public tranquillity. Appropriate vigil on social media should also be maintained against circulation of any objectionable content, the communication adds.
The communication has further requested that for the attention of the public authorities, social/religious organisation and citizens, the respective provisions of the guidelines should be widely circulated. It adds that for violation of any lockdown measure, action under the relevant penal provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2005 and IPC should be taken by the law enforcing agencies.
The consolidated guidelines on the lockdown measures to be taken by Ministries/ Departments of Government of India, State/Union Territory Governments and State/ Union Territory Authorities for containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the country were notified by Ministry of Home Affairs on 24.03.2020 and further modified on 25.03.2020, 27.03.2020, 02.04.2020 and 03.04.2020. Clause 9 & 10 of the Consolidated Guidelines state that no religious congregation will be permitted without any exception and all social/cultural/religious functions/gatherings shall be barred.
Special Service and Features
BIS CHENNAI BRANCH ORGANISED JEWELLER AWARENESS PROGRAMME IN CHENNAI TODAY
Bureau of Indian Standards is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. It operates various schemes like Product Certification , Management Systems Certification, Hall Marking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts and Laboratory Services for the benefit of the industry and in turn aiming at consumer protection.
Bureau of Indian Standards, Chennai Branch Office  has conducted Jeweller awareness programme on 11 March 2023. The training/awareness programme was organized at Vantage hall, Chennai and was attended by 82 participants.
Shri H.M. Sultan Mohideen, president of Chennai Jewellers Association, delivered the welcome address. Smt. G. Bhavani, Scientist-E/Director and Headproposed the inaugural address and programme objectives. The technical presentation was made by Shri Dhinesh Rajagopalan , Scientist – C/Deputy Director .
Participants appreciated the BIS initiative on Jewellers Awareness meet. The Programme ended with vote of thanks by Shri Dhinesh Rajagopalan , Scientist - C, Deputy Director.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Foreign Support to Terrorists
The Government has declared 42 organisations as terrorist organisations and listed their names in the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities  Act, 1967. Terrorism in India has largely been sponsored from across the border.
The numbers of the terrorists and persons killed during terrorist attacks in the hinterland of the country and Jammu and Kashmir during the last three years and current year are as below:
 Hinterland of the country
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Year
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No. of terrorists killed
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No. of persons killed
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2018
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-
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03
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2019
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|
-
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|
-
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2020
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|
-
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-
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2021
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-
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-
 Jammu & Kashmir
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Year
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No. of terrorists killed
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No. of persons killed
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2018
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257
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39
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2019
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157
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|
39
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|
2020
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|
221
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|
37
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|
2021
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|
03
|
|
01
The Government has taken various steps in this regard including strengthening of legal framework, streamlining of intelligence mechanism, setting up of National Investigation Agency  for investigation and prosecution of terror related cases, having various hubs of National Security Guards , stepping up border and coastal security, modernization of police forces and capacity building of state police forces, etc. Due to concerted and coordinated efforts of all the stakeholders, terrorism related violence has been contained to a large extent in the country.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G.Kishan Reddy in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 375
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 163.49 crore
More than 51 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 163.49 Crore  today. More than 51 lakh  Vaccine Doseshave been administered till 7 pm today. More than 93 lakh  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10393354
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2nd Dose
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9832832
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Precaution Dose
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2936595
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18392238
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2nd Dose
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17164914
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Precaution Dose
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2977967
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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43408015
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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536484736
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2nd Dose
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393401115
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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199472593
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2nd Dose
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167964865
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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124322822
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2nd Dose
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104771367
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Precaution Dose
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3439275
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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932473758
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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693135093
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Precaution Dose
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9353837
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Total
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1634962688
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 25th January, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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458
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2nd Dose
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5374
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Precaution Dose
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89215
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|
FLWs
|
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1st Dose
|
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414
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2nd Dose
|
|
10214
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Precaution Dose
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144222
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
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597283
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Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
782019
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2nd Dose
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|
2099354
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
121084
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
596797
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
77367
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|
2nd Dose
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342425
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Precaution Dose
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298247
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1578625
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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3054164
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Precaution Dose
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531684
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|
Total
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5164473
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Defence
Southern Command of Indian Army to Partner With 75 Schools of Southern India Under Vidyanjali Scheme on 6 January 2023
Pune, 05 January 2023
In consonance with the Vidyanjali Scheme launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 07 September 2021 to strengthen Schools through community and private sector involvement, the Southern Command of Indian Army will launch an extensive outreach program with selected schools of Southern India. This initiative is the fourth of a series of events planned in the run-up to 75th Army Day Parade which will be organised at Bengaluru on 15 January 2023.
In continuation with the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations commemorating 75 years of India's Independence, 75 x Schools have been selected wherein voluntary activities are being planned on 06 January 2023. Students & faculty members of 30 Army Public Schools will reach out to the nominated schools and will carry out a wide range of activities to include provision of books, stationary, reading material, medical camps by Army doctors, conduct of yoga, physical education classes, sports competitions etc.
The occasion will also be utilised to enhance awareness levels of the Army Day Parade which is being held for the first time in Southern India at Bengaluru on 15 January 2023. The outreach programme launched on 06 January 2023 will continue throughout the year and will assist in bolstering the quality of education, infrastructure and amenities of the selected schools and showcase Indian Army's commitment towards Nation Building.
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Ministry of Science & Technology
The First Oceanographers and Hydrographers Conference commenced at CSIR-NIO, Goa
Panaji: 16 November,2022
The First Oceanographers and Hydrographers Conference under the umbrella of the Colombo Security Conclave  commenced at the National Institute of Oceanography , Goa on 15th November. The conference is being conducted from 15 to 18 November at Goa and Hyderabad. The hosts for the event include eminent institutes in the fields of Oceanography and Hydrography such as the National Institute of Oceanography , National Institute of Hydrography , National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research  at Goa and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services  at Hyderabad.
The theme for the conference is “Our Ocean is Our Future”. On the first day of the conference, the Heads of Oceanographic and Hydrographic Institutes of Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka engaged in discussions on sharing of knowledge and best practices. They identified each other’s strengths and capabilities in the field of Ocean Observation, Ocean Modelling, Hydrographic Surveys, and Ocean Information & Advisory services with the overall aim of adopting a collaborative approach to address regional challenges related to the oceans.
It is important to note that the Indian Ocean plays a vital role in directly impacting the livelihood of a vast population in the littoral nations of the Indian Ocean Region. There is, therefore, a need to develop a much deeper understanding of ocean science. Dr. M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences in his opening remarks stated that it is important for us to share “what we know” and identify “what we need to know”.
The conference is a significant milestone for the Indian Ocean Region , more so when the current decade of 2021-30 has been declared as the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. It also works towards the fulfilment of the Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of SAGAR  through collaborative efforts of the oceanographic and hydrographic communities of CSC nations.
The Colombo Security Conclave is a multilateral forum for addressing regional security challenges in a collective manner. The grouping includes Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka in addition to India. Bangladesh and Seychelles are currently observers in the forum.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Gujarat to get first Central Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology : Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges people to join the campaign to collect littered plastic waste on 2nd October
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Boys & Girls Hostel at CIPET Ahmedabad
· Ahmedabad to get Plastic Waste Management Centre to find solutions to reduce plastic pollution
· CIPET to start skill development centre in Bhavnagar from October, 2019
· Valsad soon to have CIPET’s training centre
· Diploma course to start in Sanand under the aegis of CIPET
Union Minister of State for Shipping  and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated newly built boys and girls hostel at the cost of Rs. 31 crores at Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology  in Ahmedabad today. The hostel will provide accommodation facilities for 150 girls & 575 boys.
The minister said that the plastic has become the indispensable part of our day to day life but it is one of the main causes of rising pollution. Thus, the research in plastic engineering technology is the need of the hour. He lauded the role of CIPET like institutes in the field of plastic engineering. The Minister announced to set up a CIPET training institute in Valsad at the cost of Rs. 54 crore which will benefit the tribal students. He also said that a Skill Development Centre will start functioning from this October in Bhavnagar. CIPET will also start diploma course in Sanand very soon, he added.
Quoting the Prime Minister’s Independence Day speech, the minister said, “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed concerned over the use of single-use plastic. I urged people on behalf of PM to join the movement to collect littered plastic waste on 2nd October.
Describing Gujarat as a hub of the chemical industry, Shri Mansukh Mandiya said that Vapi, Ankleshwar and Vatva have a significant presence of the chemical industry. He said the government is planning to set up Central Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology  on the line of CIPET to benefit the chemical industry. “Gujarat will get the country’s first CICET which will be set up either in Vatva or Surat. CICET will facilitate chemical industry with research and innovations.” The minister added.
Expressing concern over the rising pollution caused due to plastic, Shri Mandaviya said that the government is planning to set up the Plastic Waste Management Centre in Ahmedabad to find out solutions to systematic segregation and recycling of plastic waste.
Smt. Bijal Patel, Mayor, Ahmedabad, Prof. Dr. S.K. Nayak, Director General, CIPET and other Central and State government dignitaries were present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state the latest status of proposal for SAUNI Project, Phase-II
SAUNI PROJECT
4128. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH
SHRI D.S. RATHOD
Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA
REJUVENATION be pleased to state:
 the latest status of proposal for SAUNI Project, Phase-II;
 the time by which it is likely to be cleared; and
 the details of sources of internal as well as external funding for the same along with the
quantum of financial aid/ loan to be granted by each of the funding agencies?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND
GANGA REJUVENATION

 to  Government of Gujarat submitted the proposal of Saurashtra Narmada Avataran
Irrigation  Project Phase II in October, 2016 for availing loan of Rs.3200 crores from
Asian Development Bank /World Bank or other relevant financial institutions through
Finance Department of Gujarat. The Department of Economic Affairs  has posed the
SAUNI-II project to ADB on 02.06.2017 for financial assistance of Rs.3200 crores.
Ministry of Home Affairs
IPS OFFICERS PASSING OUT PARADE TO BE HELD AT NPA ON 11th OF THIS MONTH
195 OFFICER TRAINEES INCLUDING 37 LADY OFFICERS TO TAKE PART IN DIKSHANT PARADE
UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI AMIT SHAH TO ATTEND AS THE CHIEF GUEST
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy , Hyderabad is set to hold the passing out parade of the 74 RR batch of the Indian Police Service  probationers on 11th February 2023. Addressing a press conference here today at the Academy, SVPNPA Director Shri A.S Rajan informed that a total 195 officer trainees, including 166 IPS officer trainees and 29 officer trainees from foreign trainees, are taking part in the Dikshant Parade. Among foreign officer trainees, Six officers are from Bhutan, Eight from Maldives, Five from Nepal and 10 from Mauritius Police. Sharing the event details, he said Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will participate as the Chief Guest and review the parade.
Complementing the officer trainees for successful completion of training, the SVPNPA director said the whole 105-week training involved 15 weeks of foundation course training and 50-week Phase-I Basic Course. This was followed by 30-week District Practical Training at respective cadres/states and 10-week Phase-II Basic Course at SVPNPA.
The Director also said Course module was prepared taking into consideration the current job requirements of the police officers in India. ‘Attitude Training’ was given a special importance during the course, enabling the officer trainees to develop more sympathetic and victim-centric approach, he added. He said the indoor and outdoor exposures included Criminal Procedure Code, IPC and Special Laws, Forensics, Information and Communication Technology, Human Rights, Yoga, Unarmed Combat etc so that the candidates could develop integrity and dedication towards their job and empathy towards victims. Speaking about the presence of women officer trainees, he said 37 lady officers which constitute 23 percent of total strength would be participating in the Dikshanth Parade.
The parade would be commanded by Shri Shahansha K S, IPS of Kerala Cadre who is the all-round topper in phase 1 of 74 RR, he added. Director also informed that for the first time as a part of SVPNPA MoU with NALSAR the officer trainees would receive post-graduation degree and officer trainees from foreign countries would receive Diploma certificate after completing their training.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rates Notification No. 85/2019 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.81/2019-CUSTOMS , dated 7th November, 2019 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 22nd November, 2019, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Sl.No.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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50.05
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47.85
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|
2.
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Bahraini Dinar
|
|
196.90
|
|
184.75
|
|
3.
|
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Canadian Dollar
|
|
55.00
|
|
53.05
|
|
4.
|
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Chinese Yuan
|
|
10.35
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|
10.05
|
|
5.
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Danish Kroner
|
|
10.85
|
|
10.45
|
|
6.
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EURO
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|
81.15
|
|
78.15
|
|
7.
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Hong Kong Dollar
|
|
9.35
|
|
9.00
|
|
8.
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|
Kuwaiti Dinar
|
|
244.45
|
|
229.30
|
|
9.
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|
New Zealand Dollar
|
|
47.35
|
|
45.20
|
|
10.
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|
Norwegian Kroner
|
|
8.00
|
|
7.75
|
|
11.
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|
Pound Sterling
|
|
94.60
|
|
91.30
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|
12.
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Qatari Riyal
|
|
20.40
|
|
19.10
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13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
|
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19.80
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18.55
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|
14.
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|
Singapore Dollar
|
|
53.70
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|
51.85
|
|
15.
|
|
South African Rand
|
|
5.05
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|
4.70
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|
16.
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|
Swedish Kroner
|
|
7.60
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7.30
|
|
17.
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|
Swiss Franc
|
|
74.00
|
|
71.15
|
|
18.
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Turkish Lira
|
|
13.00
|
|
12.20
|
|
19.
|
|
UAE Dirham
|
|
20.20
|
|
18.95
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|
20.
|
|
US Dollar
|
|
72.75
|
|
71.05
SCHEDULE-II
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Sl.No.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Japanese Yen
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67.50
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65.05
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2.
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Korean Won
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|
6.30
|
|
5.90
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  notifies Regulations for handling of Grievances and Complaints.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  has notified the IBBI  Regulations, 2017 in the Gazette of India on 7th December, 2017. The Regulations enable a Stakeholder, namely, debtor, creditor, claimant, service provider, resolution applicant or any other person having an interest in an insolvency resolution, liquidation, voluntary liquidation or bankruptcy transaction under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 , to file a grievance or a complaint against a Service provider, namely, insolvency professional agency, insolvency professional, insolvency professional entity or information utility. The Regulations provide for an objective and transparent procedure for disposal of grievances and complaints by the IBBI, that does not spare a mischievous service provider, but does not harass an innocent service provider.
A Stakeholder may file a grievance that shall state the details of the conduct of the service provider that has caused the suffering to the aggrieved; details of suffering, whether pecuniary or otherwise, the aggrieved has undergone; how the conduct of the service provider has caused the suffering of the aggrieved; details of his efforts to get the grievance redressed from the service provider; and how the grievance may be redressed.
A Stakeholder may file a complaint in the Specified Form along with a fee of Rupees Two Thousand and Five Hundred . A complaint needs to state the details of the alleged contravention of any provision of the Code, or rules, regulations, or guidelines made there under or circulars or directions issued by the IBBI by a Service provider or its associated persons; details of alleged conduct or activity of the Service provider or its associated persons, along with date and place of such conduct or activity, which contravenes the provision of the law; and details of evidence in support of alleged contravention. If the complaint is not frivolous or malicious, the fee will be refunded.
Where the IBBI is of the opinion that there exists a prima facie case, it may order an inspection under sub-regulation  of Regulation 3, order an investigation under sub-regulation  of Regulation 7 or issue a Show Cause Notice under sub-regulation  of Regulation 11 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  Regulations, 2017, as may be warranted and the matter shall be proceeded accordingly.
The Regulations are effective from 7th December, 2017. These are available at www.mca.gov.in and www.ibbi.gov.in.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Signing of Agreement between India and Ukraine for cooperation in Agriculture and Food Industry
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Signing of Agreement between the India and Ukrain for cooperation in Agriculture and Food Industry.
The proposed Agreement provides for cooperation in various fields of agriculture and food Industry. A Joint Working Group comprising of representatives from both countries would be constituted, the task of which would be to discuss and prepare plans of cooperation in identified sectors and to monitor the implementation of tasks determined by the Parties. The meetings of the Working Group shall take place at least every two years, alternately in the Republic of India and in Ukraine. This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of its signing and shall remain in force for a period of five  years, being automatically extended for subsequent periods of five  years. This Agreement can be terminated after six  months from the date of receipt of notification of either Party of its intention to terminate this Agreement.